Step back in time and stay at the 400 year old Masons Arms Inn - a traditional Dales inn surrounded by beautiful views, in the quiet village of Eastby, near Skipton

The historic Masons Arms Inn was originally built to accommodate the needs of stone masons working in the nearby quarry. The landlady was a formidable lady, refusing to serve any navvy on pay day who could not prove that he had sent home money to his wife and children. Satisfied that all important matters were taken care of, the stonemasons were allowed to spend their money in the Masons Arms. If they were too over indulgent they spent the night in the tiny jail house which still stands opposite the pub today.

The lounge and games rooms have real open fires. A strange inscription (with an even stranger tale) is scratched into the glass window of the games room. Snuggled in the corner of our cosy tap room in-between the fireplace and the cribbage board we have Internet Access freely available to all on 4 computers. You can enjoy all the Inn's charm and history yet stay in touch and even shop online if the mood takes you

Traditional food is served in our cosy non-smoking restaurant or in the more informal surroundings of the lounge and bar. A special children's menu is offered and packed lunches are available.

Eastby is 2.5 miles from the market town of Skipton "Gateway to the Dales" positioned at the south-western boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Close to the main A65 route which skirts the Yorkshire Dales and leads on to the Lake District, Eastby is a tranquil base with spectacular views from which to tour some of the best loved attractions in the Yorkshire Dales and northern England.

Nearby are the famous dales villages of Malham (with its spectacular limestone cliffs and gorges), Grassington, Burnsall and the spa town of Ilkley in Lower Wharfedale. York, Harrogate, Leeds and Haworth (home of the Brontes) are within an hour's drive away. A steam train can be taken from neighbouring Embsay to the celebrated riverside beauty spot of Bolton Abbey.

Using the pub as a base, local walks are plentiful and spectacular. Sailing, fishing and golf and horse-riding are all available locally.

Skipton is a bustling market town steeped in history with a busy street market 4 days a week in the High Street below Skipton Castle.

Boat trips on the Leeds Liverpool Canal which runs through Skipton are popular, with many other local attractions throughout the year. There are a number of excellent pubs, restaurants and a night-club providing a great day or evening out.

The Masons Arms Inn has one twin and one double room.

Once you have ducked through the low doorways you will find both rooms are comfortable and cosy with crisp bed linen and en-suite bathrooms. The twin is a sunny yellow room and the double is relaxed Scottish heather colours. Both rooms have great views.

There is ample parking in our car park and a safe store can be provided for bikes.

The Masons Arms, Barden Road, Eastby, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6SN
01756 792754 (+44 1756 792754)
info@masonsarmseastby.co.uk